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Construction Begins on $35M Apartment Project in Hoover By Cindy Riley CEG CORRESPONDENT
Construction is underway in Hoover, Ala., on a multi-million dollar project located in a nationally-recognized community. Work began in January on the 250-unit “Ashby at Ross Bridge” apartment complex just outside Birmingham, with the first units expected to be ready for occupancy this fall. “Ashby will provide an excellent environment for a wide variety of resident profiles,” explained Pat Henry, chief development officer for Daniel Corporation. “The tremendous amenity base within Ross Bridge, the city of Hoover schools, easy access to major employment centers and offerings of the community itself will certainly prove attractive to residents seeking a safe, comfortable, firstclass home. There is very strong demand in the Hoover marketplace and in particular within Ross Bridge. This community has continued to outpace metro Birmingham with respect to resident demand and has proven to be a very highly regarded mixed-use community.” Doster Construction Company Inc., Birmingham. Ala., serves as general contractor for the $35 million project, which is the second in Ross Bridge, following the 240unit “Birchall at Ross Bridge,” built in 2008. According to Senior Project Manager Seth Clayton, “On a multi-family project, Doster subcontracts with subcontractors who specialize in each phase of construction. They furnish material, labor and equipment to construct the project as it’s designed by the engineers and architect. The first
Crews are busy constructing a 250-unit complex in a heavily wooded area in the upscale Ross Bridge community of Hoover, Ala.
stage of work is site work which involves clearing, grubbing, grading and utilities. The swimming pool construction will begin while the clubhouse is under construction. The foundation work for the clubhouse is in progress and both should be completed in July 2012. The completion stage for the site is irrigation and landscaping.” Based on the success of the first project, Daniel Corporation says it is filling a niche the market will support. In 2011, the National Association of Home Builders named Ross Bridge the “Best Community in America” in recognition of its sense of place, community events and hometown fairs and through the execution of its master-planned vision. Ashby will feature one- to threebedroom apartments, ranging from 640 sq. ft. (59.5 sq m) to 1,350 sq. ft. (125 sq m). It will offer a resortlike clubhouse, fitness center, club room, business center and professionally landscaped pool and gardens. It also will include ponds, pocket parks and access to several miles of activity trails. Initial work began on the Ross Bridge property in December of 2011. As for the chief concern, Clayton said, “The winter time start makes for the wettest time of year with lower temperatures that inhibit drying of the soil. It takes more time for the soil to sufficiently dry to be suitable for fill placement. The number of days of inclement weather was about on average with the last 10 years for this area, however, the drying days that were needed to progress the work were about equal to the actual number of days of inclement see ASHBY page 2